【英语】甘肃省定西市岷县第二中学2019-2020学年高二第二学期期末考试 12页

甘肃省定西市岷县第二中学2019-2020学年高二 第二学期期末考试 满分：120分 时间：100分钟 ‎ 一、阅读理解 A A shopkeeper sent his son to learn about the secret of happiness from the wisest man in the world. The boy walked a long way, and finally came upon the beautiful castle where the wise man lived.‎ On entering the main room of the castle, the boy was quite surprised: tradesmen coming and going, people chatting in the corners, and a small orchestra playing soft music. The wise man talked with everyone, and the boy had to wait for two hours before it was his turn.‎ The wise man listened carefully to the boy’s explanation of why he had come, but told him that he didn’t have time just then to explain the secret of happiness. He suggested that the boy look around the palace and return in two hours.‎ ‎“Meanwhile, I want to ask you to do something,” said the wise man, handing the boy a teaspoon that held two drops of oil. “As you wander around, carry this spoon with you without allowing the oil to spill.”‎ The boy began to walk up and down stairs of the palace, keeping his eyes fixed on the spoon. After two hours, he returned to the wise man.‎ ‎“Well,” asked the wise man, “Did you see the Persian tapestries（挂毯）in the hall? Did you see the garden that took the master gardener ten years to create?” The boy was embarrassed, and replied that he had observed nothing. His only concern had been not to spill the oil.‎ ‎“Then go back and observe the wonders of my world,” said the wise man. The boy picked up the spoon and returned to his exploration of the palace. This time he observed all of the works of art on the ceilings and the walls. When he returned, he described in detail everything he had seen.‎ ‎“But where are the drops of oil?” asked the wise man. Looking down at the spoon he held, the boy saw that the oil was gone.‎ ‎“Well, there is only one piece of advice I can give you,” said the wise man. “The secret of happiness is to see all the wonders of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.”‎ ‎1．When the boy arrived at the castle, he .‎ A.received a warm welcome from the wise man B.had already missed his chance to talk to the wise man C.didn’t expect to see so many people around D.was shown around the palace by the local people ‎2．The wise man gave the boy two tasks in order to .‎ A. teach him the secret of happiness B. show him how to observe the wonders in the world C. make him learn from his mistakes D. let the boy enjoy his palace and garden ‎3．We can infer from the article that “the drops of oil on the spoon” probably refer to .‎ A．the beauty of nature B．the fortune a person owns C．the responsibilities of a person D．the great opportunities in life ‎4．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?‎ A．The wise man was satisfied with the way the boy performed the second task B．It took the wise man about 10 years to finish his garden.‎ C．The wise man wasn’t paying much attention to the boy at first.‎ D．The boy took no notice of the surroundings during his first task.‎ B Nothing could stop Dad. After he was put on disability for a bad back, he bought a small farm in the country, just enough to grow food for the family. He planted vegetables, fruit trees and even kept bees for honey.‎ And every week he cleaned Old Man McColgin's chicken house in exchange for manure(肥料). The smell really burned the inside of your nose. When we complained about the terrible smell, Dad said the stronger the manure, the healthier the crops, and he was right. For example, just one of his cantaloupes(甜瓜) filled the entire house with its sweet smell, and the taste was even sweeter.‎ As the vegetables started coming in, Dad threw himself into cooking. One day, armed wit ‎ a basket of vegetables, he announced he was going to make stew(炖菜).Dad pulled out a pressure cooker（高压锅）and filled it up with cabbages, eggplants, potatoes, corns, onions and carrots. For about half an hour, the pressure built and the vegetables cooked. Finally, Dad turned off the stove, the pot began to cool and the pressure relief valve sprayed out a cloud of steam. If we thought Dad's pile of chicken manure was bad, this was 10 times worse. When Dad took off the lid, the smell nearly knocked us out.‎ Dad carried the pot out and we opened doors and windows to air out the house. Just how bad was it? The neighbors came out of their houses to see if we had a gas leak!‎ Determined, Dad filled our plates with steaming stew and passed them around. It didn’t look that bad, and after the first wave had shut down my ability to smell, it didn’t offend the nose so much, edible, and we drank up every last drop of soup.‎ ‎5．Why did Dad clean Old Man Mocolgin’s chicken house regularly?‎ A. To earn some money for the family.‎ B. To collect manure for his crops.‎ C. To get rid of the terrible smell.‎ D. To set a good example to us.‎ ‎6．What can we infer about Dad’s stew?‎ A. It is popular among the neighbors.‎ B. It contains honey and vegetables.‎ C. It looks very wonderful.‎ D. It tastes quite delicious.‎ ‎7．What does the underlined word “offend” in the last paragraph mean?‎ A. To attract B. To upset C. To air D. To shut C Many years ago, dogs and wolves were the same. But about 14,000 years ago, some wolves began to change. They were no longer as wild. No one knows exactly how this happened. Angus Phillips of National Geographic Magazine thinks it may have happened like this: “Some wolves moved close to human cooking fires after smelling something good to eat. Then they worked to get closer to groups of humans. They did this by being helpful or proving they would not hurt people. The humans might have used the wolves’ better hunting skills to help them hunt animals.‎ ‎ The wolves could warn humans of danger at night.” “Over thousands of years, humans kept the large, rough wolves out of the human camps. This led to the development of different kinds of dogs that were more friendly to people. They began to look different than wolves. They were generally smaller than wolves, with a shorter nose.”‎ Through the late 19th century, humans would raise dogs for special skills they wanted, such as hunting, helping with the work on farms or protecting animals. Today, the most common use of a dog is for friendship. Some people even consider their dog to be a part of their family. Scientists are finding that dogs can even understand human emotions. Around the world today there are more than 400 million dogs. But their relationship with people is not always close. Some of these dogs become strays. They live on the streets and often eat garbage. Diana Bharucha, from Bangalore,‎ India, started a program called ‘Stray Dogs Free Bangalore.’ She says that dogs should have a home with a human master. Diana told the news-magazine Citizens Matters: “If the dog population continues to increase, they will go back to living in a group and turn wild. They will start hunting like wild animals which will be a danger for human life.” Humans are still learning how to live together with dogs. This relationship can be wonderful but difficult. But people will continue to share their lives with man’s best friend: the dog.‎ ‎8. Paragraph1 is mainly about ________.‎ A. the wolves’ great hunting skills B. how some wolves developed into dogs C. why some wolves got close to humans D. the difference between wolves and dogs ‎9. The difference between most people’s keeping dogs in the past and now lies in ________.‎ A. the method B. the place C. the number D. the purpose ‎10. The underlined word “strays” in the passage refers to dogs that ________.‎ A. have no home B. are abused by the family C. get separated from others D. suffer from serious illnesses ‎11. What’s the purpose of “Stray Dogs Free Banglore”?‎ A. To control the dog population.‎ B. To prevent dogs turning wild.‎ C. To rescue dogs on the street.‎ D. To stop dogs being hunted.‎ D In ancient Egypt, a shopkeeper discovered that he could attract customers to his shop simply by making changes to its environment. Modern businesses have been following his lead, with more tactics(策略).One tactic involves where to display the goods. For example, stores place fruits and vegetables in the first section. They know that customers who buy the healthy food first will feel happy so that they will buy more junk food(垃圾食品) later in their trip. ‎ In department stores, the women’s shoe section is generally next to the women’s cosmetics(化妆品) section: while the shop assistant is going back to find the right size shoe, bored customers are likely to wander over and find some cosmetics they might want to try later. ‎ Besides, businesses seek to appeal to customers’ senses. Stores notice that the smell of baked goods encourages shopping, so they make their own bread each morning and then fan the bread smell into the store throughout the day. Music sells goods, too. Researchers in Britain found that when French music was played, sales of French wines went up. When it comes to the selling of houses, businesses also use highly rewarding tactics. They find that customers make decisions in the first few seconds upon walking in the door, and turn it into a business opportunity. A California builder designed the structure of its houses smartly. When entering the house, the customer would see the Pacific Ocean through the windows, and then the pool through an open stairway leading to the lower level. The instant view of water on both levels helped sell these $10 million houses.‎ ‎12.Why do stores usually display fruits and vegetables in the first section?‎ A. To save customers time.‎ B. To show they are high quality foods.‎ C. To help sell junk food.‎ D. To sell them at discount prices.‎ ‎13.According to Paragraph 3, which of the following encourages customers to buy?‎ A. Opening the store early in the morning.‎ B. Displaying British wines next to French ones.‎ C. Inviting customers to play music.‎ D. Filling the store with the smell of fresh bread.‎ ‎14.What is the California builder’s story intended to prove?‎ A. The house structure is a key factor customers consider.‎ B. The more costly the house is, the better it sells.‎ C. An ocean view is much to the customers’ taste.‎ D. A good first impression increases sales.‎ ‎15.What is the main purpose of the passage?‎ A. To explain how businesses turn people into their customers.‎ B. To introduce how businesses have grown from the past.‎ C. To report researches on customer behavior.‎ D. To show dishonest business practices 根据短文内容，从其后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。其中有两项为多余选项。‎ The benefits of keeping a journal (日志)‎ If you want to grow, one important thing you should do is keeping a journal. It may seem simple, but it can make a big difference in your life. I have been keeping journals for years. Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me. 16 Here are some benefits you will get by keeping a journal.‎ ‎◆ It prevents you from losing an idea. Have you ever gotten an idea only to lose it later because you didn’t write it down? 17 But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible. If I’m away from my computer, I usually write it down on a piece of paper that I bring wherever I go. I will then transfer the idea to the journal in my computer.‎ ‎◆ It helps you review all the lessons you’ve learned. By reviewing your journal, you can quickly see the lessons you’ve learned and the ideas you’ve gotten. 18 You can use the ideas to propel (鞭策) yourself forward.‎ ‎◆ 19 After keeping a journal for years, you can look back at it and see how far you’ve gone. Things that were big problems in the past might seem small today. The raw ideas you had in the past might have been realized today.‎ ‎◆ It helps you expand your ideas. When you try to come up with a sentence to express an idea, you are thinking actively about it. 20 In the end, you will expand your ideas.‎ A. I often experienced that myself.‎ B. It trains you to express your thoughts.‎ C. It allows you to see your progress over time.‎ D. Just use whatever tool you feel comfortable with.‎ E. Thinking actively helps you connect your idea to another idea.‎ F. And to be honest, I can’t imagine what my life would be like without it.‎ G. Then you can do whatever necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes.‎ 二、完形填空 In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one. The 21 is that countries around the world have growing mountains of 22 because people are throwing out more rubbish than ever before.‎ How did we 23 a throwaway society? First of all, it is now easier to 24 an object than to spend time and money to repair it. 25 modern manufacturing(制造业)and technology, companies are able to produce products quickly and inexpensively. Products are plentiful and 26 .‎ Another cause is our 27 of disposable(一次性的)products. As 28 people, we are always looking for 29 to save time and make our lives easier. Companies 30 thousands of different kinds of disposable products:paper plates, plastic cups, and cameras, to name a few.‎ Our appetite for new products also 31 to the problem. We are 32 buying new things. Advertisements persuade us that 33 is better and that we will be happier with the latest products. The result is that we 34 useful possessions to make room for new ones.‎ All around the world, we can see the 35 of this throwaway lifestyle. Mountains of rubbish just keep getting bigger. To 36 the amount of rubbish and to protect the 37 , more governments are requiring people to recycle materials. 38 , this is not enough to solve(解决)our problem.‎ Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our possessions 39 throwing them away. We also need to rethink our attitudes about 40 . Repairing our possessions and changing our spending habits may be the best way to reduce the amount of rubbish and take care ‎ of our environment.‎ ‎21．A．key B．reason C．project D．problem ‎22．A．gifts B．rubbish C．debt D．products ‎23．A．face B．become C．observe D．change ‎24．A．hide B．control C．replace D．withdraw ‎25．A．Thanks to B．As to C．Except for D．Regardless of ‎26．A．safe B．funny C．cheap D．powerful ‎27．A．love B．lack C．prevention D．division ‎28．A．sensitive B．kind C．brave D．busy ‎29．A．ways B．places C．jobs D．friends ‎30．A．donate B．receive C．produce D．preserve ‎31．A．adapts B．returns C．responds D．contributes ‎32．A．tired of B．addicted to C．worried about D．ashamed for ‎33．A．newer B．stronger C．higher D．larger ‎34．A．pick up B．pay for C．hold onto D．throw away ‎35．A．advantages B．purposes C．functions D．consequences ‎36．A．show B．record C．decrease D．measure ‎37．A．technology B．environment C．consumers D．brands ‎38．A．However B．Otherwise C．Therefore D．Meanwhile ‎39．A．by B．in favour of C．after D．instead of ‎40．A．spending B．collecting C．repairing D．advertising 三、语法填空 I'm not sure 41． is more frightened, me or the female gorilla(大猩猩）that suddenly appears out of nowhere. I'm walking on a path in the forest in the Central African Republic. Unexpectedly, I'm face-to-face with the gorilla, who begins screaming at 42． top of her lungs. That makes her baby scream, and then a 400-pound male appears. He screams the43．(loud)of all. The noise shakes the trees as the male beats his chest and charges toward me. I quickly lower myself, ducking my head to avoid 44．(look) directly into his eyes so he doesn't feel45．(challenge).‎ My name is Mireya Mayor. I'm a 46．(science)who studies animals such as apes and monkeys. I was searching 47． these three western lowland gorillas I'd been observing. No one had seen ‎ them for hours, and my colleagues and I were worried.‎ When the gorillas and I frightened each other, I was just glad to find 48．(they) alive. True to a gorilla's unaggressive nature, the huge animal 49．(mean)me no real harm. He was just saying: "I'm king of this forest, and here is your reminder!" Once his message was delivered, he allowed me 50． (stay)and watch.‎ 四、短文改错 文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ One day, little Tony went to a shopping center with his parent. It was very crowded. Tony saw a toy on a shop window. He liked it so very much that he quickly walked into the shop. After looks at the toy for some time, he turned around and found where his parents were missing. Tony was scared and begun to cry. A woman saw him crying and telling him to wait outside a shop. Five minutes later, Tony saw parents. Mom said, “How nice to see you again! Dad and I were terrible worried.” Tony promised her that this would never happen again.‎ 五、书面表达 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack想学习汉语，你推荐他去孔子学院，请给他写封邮件，内容包括：‎ ‎（1）推荐理由；‎ ‎（2）相关课程，如中国历史、传统文化等。‎ 注意：‎ ‎（1）词数100左右；‎ ‎（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ 参考词汇：‎ 孔子学院 Confucius Institute ‎【参考答案】‎ 一、阅读理解 ‎ ‎1‎ ‎2‎ ‎3‎ ‎4‎ ‎5‎ ‎6‎ ‎7‎ ‎8‎ ‎9‎ ‎10‎ C A C D B D B B D A ‎11‎ ‎12‎ ‎13‎ ‎14‎ ‎15‎ ‎16‎ ‎17‎ ‎18‎ ‎19‎ ‎20‎ C C D D A F A G C E 二、完形填空 ‎21‎ ‎22‎ ‎23‎ ‎24‎ ‎25‎ ‎26‎ ‎27‎ ‎28‎ ‎29‎ ‎30‎ D B B C A C A D A C ‎31‎ ‎32‎ ‎33‎ ‎34‎ ‎35‎ ‎36‎ ‎37‎ ‎38‎ ‎39‎ ‎40‎ D B A D D C B A D A 三、语法填空 ‎41. which 42. the 43. loudest 44. looking 45. challenged ‎46. scientist 47. for 48. them 49. meant 50. to stay 四、短文改错 ‎1. parent → parents ‎ ‎2. on → in ‎ ‎3. 删去 very ‎ ‎4. looks → looking ‎5. where → that 或去掉 where ‎ ‎6. begun → began ‎ ‎7. telling → told ‎8. a → the ‎ ‎9. saw 后加 his ‎ ‎10. terrible → terribly 五、书面表达 Dear Jack,‎ I'm more than pleased to know that you are eager to learn Chinese. Confucius Institute may be a good choice, which is intended for the Chinese learners who are not native.‎ Confucius Institute provides various interesting subjects. You will learn Chinese history and traditional culture as well as Chinese writing. Also, you have more chances to talk with classmates in Chinese. Besides, teachers will introduce some Chinese traditional festivals, such as the Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Day and Mid-Autumn Day. Some relevant activities will be held during different festivals, such as making dumplings or eating zongzi, where you can not only enjoy delicious meals but also have a good knowledge of Chinese life.‎ I hope you will find my recommendation helpful and attractive.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua